Butterflies don't concern developers

April 08, 2014

What's that you say? You don't want a nearly million-square-foot FedEx megahub in your backyard? Complete with noise, pollution, truck traffic and the destruction of a beautiful field?

Sorry, Allen Township residents, but there's far too much money changing hands. It's a done deal and it is going to happen. The same goes for the people in the Macungie/Trexlertown areas where yet more warehouses, McMansions and of all things a Costco are proposed. That ship too has sailed.

Developers aren't concerned in the least about butterflies, bluebirds or the small game that live in these fields. The only inhabitants they want to see are Grants and Franklins by the thousands. To paraphrase a developer: When it's no longer profitable to farm, develop it. These monstrosities are built with promises of lower taxes and more employment and of being good for the community.

So ask yourself, are you better off now? Believe me, your property and school taxes will increase, no matter what. Although the little guy has no real say in these matters, don't buy into their propaganda.